Rare Spawns, Vignettes, Loot

Introduced in 5.4 on the Timeless Isle, Vignettes and rare spawns are making an increased appearance in Frostfire Ridge. Players can find a number of rare spawns with unique loot drops (marked by a skull on your minimap) as well as special treasure chests or events (marked by a sword).

As an additional twist, these rare spawns only sometimes show up as a silver elite. If you search for Vignettes under the Draenor > Frostfire Ridge section of our Warlords of Draenor quest database, you can get a sense of the types of rare spawns and events available.

Questing

When questing, you now have a small chance for your reward to be a rare or epic version instead. When this happens, you'll get a special loot toast (similar to what you see when you win something via a bonus roll).

Rare items are +5 ilvls higher and epic items are +10 levels higher than the base item. For example, the rare version of Frostwolf Hunting Crossbow was ilvl 515 and the epic version would be 520.

We also found some adorable puppies while questing! You can even assist one, , for the quest series Shivertail's Den.

7pm: Added more items to the Warlords database including Dance Hat and Magic Bunny Hat!12:30pm: Added a summary of quest highlights.11:30am: Added quests to the Warlords of Draenor database!12:05am EST: Added new NPCs and Battle Pets to the database.11:40pm EST: Added Garrison buildings and follower screenshots.11:00pm EST: Added Battle Pet sources.9:20pm EST: Added Frostfire Ridge screenshots.9:10pm EST: Added UI changes and screenshots.9pm EST: Added Blizzard blog describing F&F specifics.The Warlords of Draenor Alpha is now playable! The first round of invites has just gone out and it lets people play the starter Horde zone, Frostfire Ridge. We've been datamining new NPCs and quests as well tonight and have found who is a reward from WoW's 10th Anniversary.

Orgrimmar on the 5.4 PTR keeps getting more and more changes. In Patch 5.3, the Kor'kron had the troll section on lockdown, and on the PTR, they've extended their influence over even more of the city.

We also have some details on new legendary quests coming in Patch 5.4, which predictably have you spend time in the Siege of Orgrimmar, but also unexpectedly spend some time collecting Timeless Coin on the Timeless Isle, a new zone that's home to an upcoming pet tournament.

Orgrimmar Changes

Check out what's new in our video below by Olivia, or hit the Description tab to read the specifics I've compiled, including a new conversation between Baine and Vol'jin discussing the Siege of Orgrimmar and Garrosh.

Gamon has moved from the Valley of Strength to the Valley of Wisdom. No longer simply cornered by the Kor'kron, he's being held at gunpoint by them.

The Valley of Spirits is still on lockdown by the Kor'kron, who have also begun tormenting vendors in the Valley of Strength. In particular, the goblin bankers are in a fight and several vendors are huddled in the streets.

There's an increased military presence around Orgrimmar--Kor'kron guards are fighting in the streets, there's a squadron practicing outside the gates, demolishers are everywhere, and Kor'kron direwolves are roaming around.

Garrosh is missing on his throne--and zoning into his throne room is now inside a new "Siege of Orgrimmar" zone instead of "Orgrimmar."

Preparations are also taking place inside Razor Hill, where Vol'jin and Baine are discussing the upcoming battle. Razor Hill has gotten some reinforcements, in the form of Tauren guards and troll workers.

Vol'jin: Almost all of da troops be here now.Baine: I am uneasy, old friend.Vol'jin: And me as well. We dun know what Garrosh been plannin this whole time. What he's got in store for us.Baine: I fear for the safety of our people.Vol'jin: Not everyone gonna come out of this alive.Baine: And for what? What did the Horde gain from such actions? Garrosh is a fool, and a betrayer. I should have killed him long ago, when he betrayed my father.Vol'jin: You gonna get your chance mon. But first we gotta take da city.Baine: Have you been communicating with the humans?Vol'jin: Both da alliance and da horde got ships sailin for da harbor. We gonna split der forces an assault da front gate.Baine: A bold plan. Let us hope we do not run into any surprises.Vol'jin: I don't think we got a choice, mon.

Legendary Quests

This latest PTR build also included some legendary quests in the data. It looks like you'll be fighting the August Celestials, as covered yesterday, and then going to fight Garrosh in the Siege of Orgrimmar.

A Timeless Discovery: Travel to the Timeless Isle southeast of the Jade Forest and speak with Wrathion.

Pandaria. Just when I think I've gotten its mysteries figured out, I discover something new.It's called "The Timeless Isle." Once hidden in the mists, it appears and disappears seemingly of its own will. I've heard that time has no meaning there, that the sun neither rises nor sets.We can take advantage of this anomaly, <name>! If I could time-lock your cloak, the power it could contain would be... immense.Our path is clear. Fly southeast of the Jade Forest and meet me at the Timeless Isle!

There is a currency minted only on this island - "Timeless Coins." They are immune to the island's temporal distortions... I would like to figure out why.

Gather some for me! Venture into the jungles of this forgotten paradise. Destroy the mysterious foes who lurk in this timeless place, discover hidden caches of treasure, and explore forgotten treasure hoards - whatever it takes. I will be waiting!

The Emperor's Way: Defeat Yu'lon, Chi-Ji, Xuen and Niuzao, the four August Celestials of Pandaria.

Recently, the August Celestials of Pandaria presented you with a challenge - and you triumphed.But can you defeat them in combat? They are testing the mettle of all of Pandaria's heroes.This challenge is not impossible, but you'll need to follow the advice of the last Pandaren Emperor and approach this challenge with unwavering inner strength. You'll also need a small army, so find a group of people you trust.Defeat the four celestials, and our journey is almost complete...

A Pandaren Legend: Meet Wrathion within the Seat of Knowledge in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.

I have learned so much in this timeless place, friend. Between the wisdom of the celestials and the curious power of these timeless artifacts, I know now how to safely augment your cloak with my own considerable power.

I need a sacred place to complete my final incantations. Quickly! Meet me in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, within the Seat of Knowledge above the Mogu'shan Palace.

Now. To the final stage of my plan. Time to fulfil your grand purpose.Using your newfound powers, it is time to bring this war to its conclusion. Destroy Garrosh Hellscream. Your people demand it, and future generations will sing your praises as the harbinger for the glorious new world we shall build together.I have no reward to offer you. I have already done everything in my power to ensure that you succeed. You are on your own.End Hellscream's reign.

There are some additional fragmented quests--The Usurper appears unfinished, but implies there will be some sort of reward from the Golden Lotus for killing Garrosh.

The 5.2 PTR is up to testing Stage 2 of the Isle of Thunder questing! We last previewed it during Stage 0, so there are some new things available such as the option to choose between PvE and PvP dailies, single-player scenarios tied to each phase, and the addition of troll-themed drops like Forlorn Loa-Binder Cage from Zandalari mobs.

PvE or PvP Daily Quests

PvE quests send you to various areas around the zone to battle the Mogu, Trolls, and Saurok--which we've previewed here, along with quirky things like dps buffs and disguises.

As for PvP quests, accepting any of these quests will flag you for PvP, even on a PvE realm. These quests send you into the heart of the enemy's base and while none of them specifically ask you to kill enemy players, you'll definitely be running into them as you kill enemy guards and free your faction's prisoners.

Click the cut to read more about PvE and PvP questing, the Isle's single-player scenarios and new troll-themed transmog gear!

Today's PTR news is all about vanity items: rare Zandalari spawns were added to the PTR which have a chance to drop mounts, quests were added to the Isle of Giants allowing you to get mounts and pets, and we've also datamined some legendary and elite battle pet quests.

Vanity Quests

Isle of Giants is a mysterious zone that we knew was home to the rare elite Oondasta, but now we know it has another purpose. It's the place you go to farm Giant Dinosaur Bone to get a unique mount and pet! 9999 bones seems a bit extreme, especially since the bones only stack to 500, so this could be changed in a future PTR build--the takeaway message here is that this area has grindy quests with cool rewards. As Alliance, I'm excited about that raptor mount!

The Isle of Giants is populated with more dinosaurs now. These have a chance to drop Giant Dinosaur Bone from elite Primal dinosaurs now roaming the zone. You can turn these bones into Ku'ma, a troll hidden in a cave on the western part of the Island.

Battle Pet Quests

There are also two Elite Battle Pet quests, in which your team fights against one really tough pet, instead of a rival team:

Beasts of Fable: Red Panda, Have you ever read the great Pandaren book of fables? Pandaren pass these stories on to their cubs - stories of the cricket and the hawk, or the slow-moving turtle - to teach them lessons that they will find useful in life. What few cubs know is that these creatures exist, here, in Pandaria! Though the stories of their travels are made up, they are powerful denizens of this world. Should you happen upon them in your travels, you may test the might of your pets against their storied statures. Take on the fabled beasts!

Legendary Quests

We've also found a few legendary quests on the PTR:

I Need a Champion: Earn Exalted Reputation with the Black Prince by defeating mogu, Zandalari, and saurok enemies on the Isle of the Thunder King.

Meet Me Upstairs: Meet Wrathion upstairs on the second floor of the Tavern in the Mists in the Veiled Stair. There's someone I'd like you to meet. The Alliance's own crown prince recently paid a visit to this humble inn. I've instructed my guards to defend him from any Horde aggression - I don't want to draw any undue attention to myself. He and I have been discussing world events, such as the battle along the southern shores, his encounter with Garrosh, and the upcoming assault on the Thunder King.

Zandalari Rare Spawns

With the new achievement Zul'Again on the PTR, players can now try to kill some of these new troll rare spawns in 5.2 that drop crafting materials and mounts like Reins of the Slate Primordial Direhorn. Blizzard has stated that these rare spawns can drop one of three mounts, reputation items, and crafting materials.

As for the three mounts, WoW Rare Spawns noticed that the Warbringer spawn on mounts that are one of three possible colors. You then have a chance to win that Warbringer's exact mount--the colors and mount types always match up:Reins of the Amber Primordial Direhorn

We've got the first batch of 5.2 daily quests to share with you and one thing is for certain--you'll be killing a lot of Trolls. The majority of datamined quests cover daily quests associated with two new factions, the Kirin-Tor Offensive and the Sunreaver Onslaught. Several of these quests are in a very early stage, between their jokey names or missing descriptions, but other offer details about the Loa, Zandalari lore developments, and the Mogu.

There's also some information on the areas in Isle of the Thunder King--the Bestiary of Jelek appears to be a center for Zandalari forces, while the Court of Bones is home to Mogu Sorcerers. And this patch's poop quest is found in Ihgaluk Crag, home to the Saurok.

We also found a weekly quest and raid quest tied to the upcoming 5.2 raid, Throne of Thunder:

Weekly Quest: The Crumbled Chamberlain. You there! Assist me. In life I was the keeper of keys for his majesty, the Thunder King. For my dedication, I was condemned to this stone form, forever forced to watch over these keys. Someone has desecrated my glorious body and sent pieces of it across the island. The thought of spending an eternity without my body depresses me. Search the island, recover these pieces and I shall grant you one of his majesty's keys.

Raid Quest: Life Blood. Scouts unearthed this strange construct hidden within The Ghostly Veins. A secret weapon of the Thunder King no doubt. Perhaps, there is a chance we can use this discovery to our benefit. If we can re-animate it, we can study it. More importantly, we can discover its weakness. Go to The Throne of Thunder and use this crystal to capture whatever essence animates these constructs. Return to me when the task is complete.

While 5.1 only introduces two new factions, Operation: Shieldwall and Dominance Offensive, they've got a lot of content attached to them--World PvP, rare spawns, daily quests, and achievements. We provided an overview of these factions in our Patch 5.1 guide, as well as links to all of our PTR coverage, but it's convenient to have all the information handy on one page as well.

Random dungeons and scenarios now have a "*Bonus Reputation:" line and a button that opens up your reputation panel. You'll get additional rep for completing your first scenario and dungeon of the day.

Overview

Operation: Shieldwall is an Alliance-only faction in Krasarang Wilds added in 5.1. Players gain reputation through daily quests encouraging World PvP, as well as a epic questline involving many faction leaders.

Rewards include ilvl 496 epics as well as a faction mount.

Players can control different parts of Krasarang Wilds for buffs, as well as purchase special items that enhance your base with commendations.

Dominance Offensive is an Horde-only faction in Krasarang Wilds added in 5.1. Players gain reputation through daily quests encouraging World PvP, as well as a epic questline involving many faction leaders.

Rewards include ilvl 496 epics as well as a faction mount.

Players can control different parts of Krasarang Wilds for buffs, as well as purchase special items that enhance your base with commendations.

Gaining Reputation: Daily Quests

There are four possible quest hubs you will be sent to: you can get 900 reputation a day before Grand Commendation of Operation: Shieldwall and other reputation bonuses are taken into effect. You can also do an additional Beastmaster group quest for +200 reputation.

Siege Damage: Find a Bilgewater Blasting Cap on a Bilgewater Sapper, and then plant it on a Domination Point Demolisher. *or* Tower Defense: Collect 20 Animatable Stone at the Lion's Landing Quarry from Bilgewater Goblins or by destroying stone slabs there with collateral damage. +150 rep.

Beastmaster Quests

The following quests are designed to be group quests and the "Hunt" quests are expected to take a while to collect and complete. Only one can be done per day, for 200 reputation.

A group of players can farm up the materials needed to summon and "capture" an elite beast. That beast is brought back to the arena, upon which any group of players can decide to fight the beast for their additional daily quest.

Sentry Wards: Place Sentry Wards on the Docks, in the Town Hall, and on the Second Floor of the Barracks at Lion's Landing. +150 rep.

We Require More Minerals!: Collect 20 Animatable Stone chunks from the Lion's Landing quarry. Lion's Landing Engineers carry them, or you can destroy stone slabs with collateral damage to blow them into chunks you can carry. +150 rep.

Ruins of Ogudei

The Ruins of Ogudei is a breadcrumb quest that takes you to Sparkrocket Outpost. Here is how to reach the Daily Questgivers, from Wowhead comments:

To find the exit look for the stairs that lead up (in the main cave). If you are walking down the stairs there is a pathway (opening) that leads to Kaelis Sunsoar. Make a U-Turn at the bottom of the stairs (turn left) and you should see it. This is where you will turn in the quests and find Kaelis Sunsoar

Beastmaster Quests

The following quests are designed to be group quests and the "Hunt" quests are expected to take a while to collect and complete. Only one can be done per day, for 200 reputation.

A group of players can farm up the materials needed to summon and "capture" an elite beast. That beast is brought back to the arena, upon which any group of players can decide to fight the beast for their additional daily quest.

Secrets of the Past (2700 Revered)

A Kor'kron In Our Midst: Collect 1 Kor'kron Helmet, 1 Kor'kron Armor, and 1 Kor'kron Boots, then combine them into a Kor'kron Disguise. You are doing this to prevent Garrosh from finding the Divine Bell. (Based on the Horde chain, it appears it ended up in Darnassus and later made its way to Silvermoon.)

Memory Wine: Use the Kor'kron Disguise to enter the camp. Then drink the Memory Brew and witness Shan Kien's past.

The Divine Bell (6650 Revered)

The Ruins of Korune: Find Sarannha Skyglaive at the Ruins of Korune. Speak to Fennie Hornswaggle at Lion's Landing for transportation.

De-Subjugation: Defeat 10 Kor'kron Overseers, 5 Kor'kron Subjugators, and Gul'tar the Subjugator. You arrive with Thrall at the Darkspear Isles to see that Garrosh has sent his elite forces fearing an uprising.

Blood For Blood (2850 Honored)

The Horde are interested both in killing off the Mogu who are threatening them, and harnessing their powers.

To the Valley!: Meet your "Friend from Silvermoon" at the Valley of Emperors in Kun-Lai Summit.

Today's 5.1 news round up covers everything from fun vanity items to event time changes. On the light-hearted side of things, we have information on a new disguise from Blingtron 4000 and transmoggable guild cloaks. On the more serious side of things, we have information on standardized region-wide times for events like the Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza, which returned in 5.1 after a hiatus due to CRZ complications, when to expect Brawler's Guild Invitations on the BMAH, and clarifications on the new Beastmaster dailies like Beastmaster's Quarry: The Crane.

And in sad news, we have confirmation from Dave Kosak on twitter that the Warlock "green fire" questline everyone was looking forward to was pushed back to 5.2.

If all the 5.1 talk sounds new and foreign, check out our complete 5.1 Patch Day Guide from yesterday!

Blingtron 4000: Let's Party!

Blingtron 4000 now wants to party in 5.1! There's now a Party dialogue option, which buffs you with Dressed to Kill lasting 60 minutes. This buff transforms you into a human with a stylish black-and-white pantsuit (several fashion variations) along with a snazzy hat like Stylin' Adventure Hat.

Transmogable Guild Cloaks

Blizzard Game Designer Dave Maldonado announced on twitter that guild cloaks are transmoggable in 5.1! While the following six capes can be customized with the guild's colors and logo, each cape has distinctive characteristics that remain constant across guild designs. If you're looking for the perfect outfit to match your guild cape, check out our gallery of Transmog Sets.

Since we last covered new quests in 5.1, there's been some big updates we wanted to share about legendary and faction quests. We datamined some possible rewards for the legendary chain in 5.1, including new gems and sockets. We also pieced together more of the epic 5.1 faction questlines and now know that they reward players with a mount!

Secrets of the Past

A Kor'kron In Our Midst: Collect 1 Kor'kron Helmet, 1 Kor'kron Armor, and 1 Kor'kron Boots, then combine them into a Kor'kron Disguise. You are doing this to prevent Garrosh from finding the Divine Bell. (Based on the Horde chain, it appears it ended up in Darnassus and later made its way to Silvermoon.)

Memory Wine: Use the Kor'kron Disguise to enter the camp. Then drink the Memory Brew and witness Shan Kien's past.

The Divine Bell

The Ruins of Korune: Find Sarannha Skyglaive at the Ruins of Korune. Speak to Fennie Hornswaggle at Lion's Landing for transportation.

De-Subjugation: Defeat 10 Kor'kron Overseers, 5 Kor'kron Subjugators, and Gul'tar the Subjugator. You arrive with Thrall at the Darkspear Isles to see that Garrosh has sent his elite forces fearing an uprising.

Blood For Blood

The Horde are interested both in killing off the Mogu who are threatening them, and harnessing their powers.

To the Valley!: Meet your "Friend from Silvermoon" at the Valley of Emperors in Kun-Lai Summit.